PSY 101 EXAM 3 MSU 125 QUESTIONS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS.
Memory occurs through three processes Answer - Encoding-Get info to the
brain
Storage-Retain info
Retrieval- Get it back to consciousness
Automatic Processing Answer - Encoding info such as sequence of days events
Effortful Processing Answer - Consciously attend to and process it to form
durable and accessible memories
Encoding Answer - Effortful and Automatic process
Multi-taskers are often very confident in multi-tasking but... Answer - Multi-
tasking has negative consequences for learning and memory
Rehearsal Answer - Form of effortful processing that involves conscious
repetition of material
-Ebbinghaus
-More times rehearsed, less repetitions required to relearn it
, Spacing effect Answer - Distribute rehearsal over time, opposite of cramming
for an exam
Emplicit memories are created by Answer - Automatic Processing
Encoding info in terms of meaning(deep processing) leads to better memory
than in terms of Answer - Superficial(Shallow processing
Mini Quiz: Ebbinghaus observed it is easier to learn meaningful material
instead of nonsense material Answer - Deep Processing
Atkinson-Shiffin Theory Answer - Memory storage involves three separate
systems:
-Sensory memory
-Short term
-Long term
Iconic Memory Answer - Sensory memory for visual information (1/4) second
Short Term Answer - Limited capacity memory system, info retained for about
30 seconds
Working Memory Answer - Combination of components that include short-
term memory and attention that allows info to be retained.
Mini Quiz: How we remember telephone numbers and how they are written is
called______ Answer - Chunking
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS.
Memory occurs through three processes Answer - Encoding-Get info to the
brain
Storage-Retain info
Retrieval- Get it back to consciousness
Automatic Processing Answer - Encoding info such as sequence of days events
Effortful Processing Answer - Consciously attend to and process it to form
durable and accessible memories
Encoding Answer - Effortful and Automatic process
Multi-taskers are often very confident in multi-tasking but... Answer - Multi-
tasking has negative consequences for learning and memory
Rehearsal Answer - Form of effortful processing that involves conscious
repetition of material
-Ebbinghaus
-More times rehearsed, less repetitions required to relearn it
, Spacing effect Answer - Distribute rehearsal over time, opposite of cramming
for an exam
Emplicit memories are created by Answer - Automatic Processing
Encoding info in terms of meaning(deep processing) leads to better memory
than in terms of Answer - Superficial(Shallow processing
Mini Quiz: Ebbinghaus observed it is easier to learn meaningful material
instead of nonsense material Answer - Deep Processing
Atkinson-Shiffin Theory Answer - Memory storage involves three separate
systems:
-Sensory memory
-Short term
-Long term
Iconic Memory Answer - Sensory memory for visual information (1/4) second
Short Term Answer - Limited capacity memory system, info retained for about
30 seconds
Working Memory Answer - Combination of components that include short-
term memory and attention that allows info to be retained.
Mini Quiz: How we remember telephone numbers and how they are written is
called______ Answer - Chunking
